as in amounts
a given or particular mass or aggregate of matter
the sum of human knowledge is now so immense that even a highly educated person can hope to absorb only a tiny quantum of it
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Still, smaller or less consistent amounts of chia seeds can support an overall healthy, balanced diet, Harbstreet added.—
Kristen Fischer,
Health,
20 Jan. 2026 -
City officials have typically denied Atmos’ initial rate requests since at least 2019, later negotiating lower amounts through settlements.—
Devyani Chhetri,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Jan. 2026
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Request modest quantities, test germination before sowing, and keep notes.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Jan. 2026
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Investigators linked the two to a drug‑trafficking organization responsible for shipping large quantities of methamphetamine.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Quanta.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quanta. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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